Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar recently unveiled a memorial of his favorite coach, Padma Shri Ramakant Achrekar, on Achrekar’s 92nd birth anniversary at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, popularly known as Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The event came as a surprise as the public witnessed a reunion of Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar and former Indian batter Vinod Kambli, both of whom trained under their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar.
The ceremony was attended by several prominent personalities, including Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and 1983 World Cup-winning team member Balwinder Singh Sandhu. The occasion also saw an emotional Sachin reminiscing about the memories he shared with his childhood coach. From Achrekar’s mantra to excel on the cricket field to the reason he never praised Sachin even after a splendid performances, Tendulkar shared it all, making the event a heartfelt tribute to his mentor.
Never told me ‘Well Played’: Sachin on Ramakant Achrekar
In a world where many seek praise, Ramakant Achrekar, in contrast, never believed in such things. Well explained by Sachin Tendulkar himself, who shared that his coach never truly believed in the word ‘well played.’ Infact his way of telling his students they had done something well was quite different.
“Sir used to tell a lot with his eyes. We used to figure out by his body language. He didn’t tell me ‘well played’ ever. Sir didn’t take that chance ever, after a match, he sometimes used to give me money to take a vada pav, that’s how I figured, I must have done something well.
Food memories at Achrekar’s house
Tendulkar also went back in time, recalling the moment when he had a meal at Achrekar’s house, enjoying mutton curry, pav, lemon, and onion.
“We used to go to his home, were invited by him and his wife, and our favourite diet was mutton curry, pav, lemon and onion. Vishakha used to come and serve us.
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